AirAsia crumbling airline empire: overstretched or opportunistic?
As rumors began to spread about two AirAsia subsidiaries potentially shutting their doors, namely AirAsia India and AirAsia…
Analysis
152 articles
Get in-depth analysis on pressing aviation issues, trends, and policies, backed by industry insights and expert opinions.
JetBlue flights to Europe in point-to-point world (Part II)
This is the second article about JetBlue (JBLU)’s potential transatlantic flights. The first article is available here:The prime…
JetBlue’s transatlantic ops are still on track: perfect timing?
A lot of companies had ambitious plans for the short-term future. While many have been derailed since, JetBlue…
Could stretch have saved Airbus A380?
It is more than likely that the days of the Airbus A380 are numbered. As international air travel…
Wizz Air expands, Ryanair fights back: war in Italy
The European low-cost carrier Wizz Air set an unprecedented precedent throughout the aviation industry. When other airlines were…
Why private jets will ensure death of First Class
Throughout the 20th century, especially the first half of it, traveling on board an aircraft was the epitome…
Is FAA’s status as leading global aviation authority crumbling?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), throughout the recent history of commercial aviation, has been the global leader for…
Can reputation bring down aircraft? Exploring DC-10’s story
The 1970s were truly a magical time, as multiple manufacturers competed for their chance in the spotlight. Jet-powered…
Was it right for Qantas to postpone Project Sunrise?
Alan Joyce, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Qantas, stated that the Australian airline was “a couple of…
Boeing’s expensive 787 Dreamliner problem
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner became a dream for many airline executives, as its operational flexibility and reduced operating…
How the pandemic highlighted Ryanair’s major weakness
Most recently, Ryanair hit the headlines over the fact that the Italian civil aviation authority (Ente Nazionale per…
How much value aircraft have lost?
With the drop in demand, the overflowing supply of used aircraft on the market made very significant changes…
One factor that could spur the number of airline bankruptcies
As the global outbreak of COVID-19 expanded its horizons, the plethora of problems for airline executives also expanded.…
Emirates and the United Kingdom: a troubled marriage?
Emirates and the United Kingdom were seemingly in a happy marriage, as the Dubai-based airline increased its presence…
Cost versus confidence: will cheap tickets drive travel demand?
Cost versus confidence: will cheap tickets drive travel demand?The aviation industry, like never before, is in limbo. The…
How Ryanair became a formidable force in European aviation
Possibly, there is no such polarizing airline in the world as Ryanair. A love-hate relationship between the airline…
Airbus aims to end subsidy tariff row at crucial time
In a chess game over tariff disputes in the aerospace sector in Europe and the United States, Airbus…
Glimpse of hope for cargo operators: second-hand aircraft market?
The cargo side of aviation has had a very wild ride throughout the past few years, as demand…